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Category: Cardiac Arrest
CPR Certification: Is It Just for Cardiac Arrest Victims?
When someone has a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital, the fast action of a bystander with a CPR certification can mean life or death. For every minute this person goes without CPR, their chance of surviving decreases by seven to 10 percent (NIH.gov). That means that in the 10 minutes it takes for an… Read more
Best Practices: ACLS Algorithm Standards for POST-CA Care
According to NIH.gov, in the United States, nearly 300,000 adults experience an in-hospital cardiac arrest, according to NIH.gov. Their average age is probably younger than you think — 66 years old. Cardiac arrest in the hospital is caused by a problem with the heart itself 50%-60% of the time. But another 15%-40% result from respiratory… Read more
How to Manage a Respiratory Arrest
Respiratory arrest is a critical situation that can lead to significant and irreversible brain and other organ damage and even death. The swift action of both non-medical bystanders and medical professionals can significantly influence the outcome for this patient. It can give them a chance at a full recovery they are not likely to have… Read more
12 Top Fears of CPR and How To Overcome Them
You’re casually shopping at your favorite clothing store when the unthinkable happens. Someone collapses in the aisle next to you and doesn’t get up. You suspect a cardiac arrest, but instead of running to assist, you freeze as the adrenaline pumps through your body. You know they need CPR. But you’re afraid of being the… Read more
Cardiac Arrest Versus Heart Attack: What You Need to Know
MORE THAN 559,000 PEOPLE SUFFERED CARDIAC ARREST IN BOTH OUT-OF-HOSPITAL AND IN-HOSPITAL SETTINGS IN 2016. Meanwhile, 790,000 Americans experienced a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, during the same year, explains the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Although similar, cardiac arrest is not an interchangeable term for a heart attack. Unfortunately, cardiac arrest and heart attack… Read more
You Won’t Believe These 10 Olympic Athletes With Health Issues
Everyone is susceptible to health problems, especially those with a family history of disease or illness. The 2016 Olympics has brought over 10,000 athletes from 206 countries to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where the world’s top athletes will compete for a gold medal or recognition. Spectators all over the world respect Olympic athletes for their… Read more
CPR Certification Across the Nation: How Survival Rates from Sudden Cardiac Arrest Differ All over America and What We Can Do
Why is it that cardiopulmonary resuscitation intervention, or CPR, only seems to work on about five to 10 percent of victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) outside of the hospital? What if I told you survival rates increased in specific areas, like Seattle and King County, tremendously? The recent article by The New York Times,… Read more
How Pizza Can Save You from Cardiac Arrest
Uncle Pizza in Glenwood Springs, Colorado has some great reviews from their Yelp and Facebook fans, garnering a combined four out of five stars from over 70 reviews and 500 fans, with a local population of just 10,000. When I began to peruse their menu (during my lunch hour no less), my stomach rumbled at… Read more